The Top Activity

Description of Activity

Setup

Who has the control at each center?

How is the science content addressed?



Where is each approach most appropriate?

A
B
C

Lead in to particular content goal.
Intro
Class needs
Goals, e.g. mass & weight
Reinforcement

vertical
controlled
Unit goals

Many access points


Who has control in the various parts of each activity?


A
B
C
?



Procedure



Outcomes




What are the advantages/disadvantages of each approach?


A
B
C

Activity sheet
sharp focus
data collection
analysis

Time
Limited Freedom
Options

Differernt levels of success

Frustrating

Competitive nature

What is a fiar
Need more time

Focus - variables

Allows "Free Thinking"